TMC MP Saugata Roy seen with cigarette on Parliament premises (Video screengrabs)
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News1812-12-2025, 20:10

TMC MP Saugata Roy's 'One Cigarette' Pollution Dig Sparks Parliament Row

  • TMC MP Saugata Roy faced controversy for allegedly smoking inside Parliament premises, leading to a political slugfest.
  • BJP sought disciplinary action against Roy, who was seen smoking a cigarette outside Parliament.
  • Roy defended his actions, stating he smoked in the open and accused the government of diverting attention from Delhi's pollution crisis.
  • Union Ministers confronted Roy, while BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a complaint with the Speaker regarding e-cigarette use.
  • Speaker Om Birla confirmed no smoking is allowed inside Parliament and would act if concrete evidence is presented, noting e-cigarettes are banned in India.

Why It Matters: Political leaders use minor incidents to deflect from major issues.

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